VCI Verband der Chemischen Industrie

Sales down in third quarter / Sentiment among VCI members ‘drastically poor'

Sales in chemical industry continue to decline in Germany, abroad – VCI

UK plans to develop green shipping corridors with European ports / Will Germany's reduction in track access charge subsidies lead to more traffic jams on the road?

VCI reports continued slump in sector / No recovery in demand expected for winter months

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: “We won't accept an undifferentiated blanket ban” / Speech at the VCI summit in Berlin

Loss of recovery momentum in Q2 / Sales down despite higher production

“You can assume that our concerns will be heard” – interview with GKV president Helen Fürst on strongly worded PFAS letter to German chancellor Scholz

New EU chief outlines goals for next legislative period / Appointment of commissioners still to come / Clean Industrial Deal for ‘stronger and more prosperous Europe'

German chemical industry association extends Steilemann's term of office / Will BASF chief follow next year?

Slight increase in polymer production – VCI half-year results / “Silver lining, but still no stable upward trend”

First signs of recovery apparent, but to be taken with a grain of salt – Cefic

Production and sales up in Q1 / “Only a positive momentary snapshot” – VCI report

Managing director Ingemar Bühler leaves association

“The Green Deal needs a business model” / Chemical segment fears for its competitiveness against global competition

Shortage of supply causes prices in Europe to soar / Plant failures and low demand

Dramatic slump in sales, production in 2023 / Dim prospects also for year ahead

Follow-up: Environmental associations go to court over Ineos Project One / “Destructive and completely unnecessary”

Antwerp industry summit proposes revised climate goals for EU / Brudermüller: “Urgent need to enhance Europe's competitiveness“ / Complement or counterweight to green agenda?

Sustainable energy project at major German site / Venture with Uniper to channel waste heat into local homes

A clear position is not an end in itself: the plastics industry must also take a firm stand

The plastics industry continues to work in a state of emergency / Slumps in demand, cheap imports and ever-new regulations make life difficult for producers and processors / Producers on the other side of the Atlantic also face more difficulties

Veil of gloom remains / Sales, output fall in 2023 / More declines expected in coming year

Depressed mood prevails / Closures and discontinuation of business areas / “No signs of a trend reversal” – VCI

REACH restrictions begin / German trade groups offer advice

Bankruptcies at major firms up 25% from 2022 / Sector disproportionately affected